Housing and Welfare Benefits Support

 
The Haven provides Housing and Welfare Benefits support for all those who access The Haven's Services. Our Housing and Welfare Benefits specialist assists women with a wide variety of issues including:
  • Checking individual entitlement to DWP Benefits
  • Assistance with completing claim forms
  • Requesting reviews or appealing against DWP decisions
  • Representation at DWP tribunals
  • Assisting with applications for Social Fund Loans and Community Care grants
  • Imparting skills on budgeting and debt management
  • Advice and assistance in securing permanent accommodation
  • Advice with rent and council tax arrears
  • Requesting reviews or appealing against Council/Housing Association decisions
  • Access to relevant welfare benefit/ housing related agencies

The Housing and Welfare Benefits Service is essential to meeting the needs of women affected by Domestic Violence. It provides one-to-one support for all women resident at The Haven Wolverhampton, and also provides support for non-resident clients.

To ensure we can provide accurate information and quality support, we have developed strong links with Housing Associations, the Social Fund Section of the DWP, and the Homeless Services and Housing Benefit Section of the local Council. Our staff attend training on Housing Issues on a regular basis.

 
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